The Pride Center of the University Student Union invites you to an exciting month of appreciation for Queer Black love during Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Come engage in these special virtual events such including:
Tuesday, Feb. 2
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Queer and Trans Fashion with Lemaj
Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 3
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Queerations: Earring Making with Wes (they/he), the Black nonbinary creator and owner of BongHitsForAlgernon
Zoom
Monday, Feb. 8
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
How You Doin’: Acting Tips and Tricks with Jonathan Thompson and Shiku Thuo
IG Live
Tuesday, Feb. 9
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Hair with Project Q (Open to ONLY members of the Black LGBTQIA+ Community)
Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 10
3 – 4 p.m.
Check It OUT
IG Live
Tuesday, Feb. 16
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Love
Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 17
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Queerations: Poetry Workshop with Mandela Msanii
Zoom
Monday, Feb. 22
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
How You Doin’: “Black, Queer, & …” Live Podcast
IG Live
Tuesday, Feb. 23
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black LGBTQIA+ Activists and History
Zoom
Friday, Feb. 26
7 – 9 p.m.
OUT on Stage
IG Live
Each event during Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month will focus on the important work of the Black LGBTQIA+ community including activism, fashion, poetry, hair and love as well as some opportunities for allies to join. This month-long celebration is based in community, culture, and uplifting different Black LGBTQIA+ people. It’s all about being proud to be you!
In addition, you’ll have a chance to win exciting giveaways from a range of Black LGBTQIA+ owned businesses! Come honor all Black LGBTQIA+ this month and their ongoing contributions to empowering activism, organizing communities and making a difference in the world with the Pride Center of the USU… Where Matadors Belong.